Portland School Closings Today β Live Status & Delays (Oregon)
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Live status monitored for Portland Public Schools (PPS), Beaverton School District (BSD), Hillsboro School District (HSD), David Douglas School District (DDSD), and North Clackamas School District (NCSD).
How Portland-Area School Districts Announce Closures
Portland Public Schools (PPS) targets a 5:30 AM decision and announcement window for snow days and weather-related closures. When road conditions or an overnight ice storm make school bus routes unsafe, the Superintendent notifies local media simultaneously with an update on pps.net. Families enrolled in ParentVue receive automated push notifications and email alerts as soon as the decision is made. PPS also uses the School Messenger automated calling system to reach households on record. Because Portland’s terrain includes steep residential hillsides β especially in Southwest and Northeast Portland β decisions must be made before roads are fully assessed, which is why PPS communicates early even when conditions may vary by neighborhood.
Suburban districts including Beaverton (BSD), Hillsboro (HSD), David Douglas (DDSD), and North Clackamas (NCSD) follow similar protocols, but each maintains its own notification timeline. BSD and HSD serve large portions of Washington County and monitor Tualatin Valley roads alongside ODOT chain-of-custody reports before issuing a delay or closure. Families should sign up for each district’s individual notification system: BSD uses ParentSquare, HSD uses Infinite Campus, and DDSD and NCSD both rely on School Messenger. All Portland-area closures are also broadcast on KGW8 (NBC), KOIN 6 (CBS), KATU 2 (ABC), and KPTV Fox 12 starting at approximately 5:00 AM on weather days.
Weather Risks That Trigger Portland School Closures
- Freezing rain and black ice β Portland’s most common and most dangerous winter hazard. The city’s low elevation means precipitation often falls as rain that freezes on contact with road surfaces, creating black ice on steep residential streets. Even a light glaze of ice can make bus routes across Portland’s West Hills, Rocky Butte, and Southeast hillsides impassable.
- Snow accumulation β Unlike northern or inland cities, Portland lacks extensive snowplow and de-icing fleets. Even one to two inches of snow can cause widespread closures because the metro’s hills and bridges are extremely difficult to clear safely before school start times.
- Dense freezing fog β The Willamette Valley and Columbia Gorge are prone to freezing fog events in December through February. Visibility drops to near zero on I-205 and I-84 corridors used by school buses, prompting late starts or full closures across Multnomah and Washington counties.
- Columbia Gorge wind events β East winds funnel through the Columbia River Gorge and can reach 60β80 mph in communities east of Portland including Gresham and Troutdale, knocking out power, downing trees, and making roads dangerous for buses and students on foot.
- Flooding and road washouts β Heavy November and December rainfall, sometimes combined with snowmelt from the Cascades, can flood low-lying roads in David Douglas and North Clackamas districts along the Clackamas River and Johnson Creek corridors.
- Extreme heat β Following the historic June 2021 heat dome event, Oregon districts now consider school closures when temperatures exceed 95Β°F and schools lack adequate air conditioning. PPS and BSD have policies allowing heat-related closure or early dismissal.
- Air quality and wildfire smoke β Eastern Oregon wildfires regularly push smoke into the Portland metro during August and September, driving Air Quality Index (AQI) readings above 150 (Unhealthy). Districts cancel outdoor activities and, in severe cases, issue early dismissals when AQI exceeds 200.
Frequently Asked Questions β Portland School Closings
How early does Portland Public Schools announce school closures?
Portland Public Schools (PPS) targets a 5:30 AM announcement for weather-related closures and delays. The decision is posted simultaneously on pps.net, through ParentVue push notifications, via School Messenger automated calls, and broadcast on all major Portland TV stations. On borderline mornings, PPS may announce a 2-hour late start rather than a full closure, allowing time for roads to be assessed and treated.
Why do Portland schools close for just a little snow?
Portland’s geography creates a uniquely challenging environment compared to northern or mountain cities. The metro sits at low elevation where winter precipitation frequently falls as freezing rain rather than snow, coating roads and sidewalks in ice. Portland also has far fewer snowplows and de-icing trucks per mile of road than cities like Minneapolis or Denver. Steep residential streets in Southwest and Northeast Portland become impassable for school buses after even minor ice events, making early, conservative closures the safest choice for PPS and surrounding districts.
Which Portland TV stations report school closings first?
KGW8 (NBC Portland), KOIN 6 (CBS Portland), KATU 2 (ABC Portland), and KPTV Fox 12 are the four primary local stations reporting Portland-area school closings, typically beginning at 5:00β5:30 AM on weather days. This page monitors all four station feeds alongside official district websites so you can check one place instead of four.
Does PPS close all schools at once, or just some?
Portland Public Schools typically closes all schools district-wide when it issues a snow day or weather closure β it does not usually close individual buildings while others remain open. However, PPS operates some programs (such as alternative programs and community partners) that may have independent schedules. Always check your specific school’s page on pps.net to confirm status, especially for non-traditional schools and programs.
How often is this page updated?
This page checks official district feeds and local TV news sources every 15 minutes under normal conditions, and automatically increases to every 5 minutes when active weather alerts are issued by the National Weather Service for Multnomah or Washington County. Status is updated in real time without requiring a page refresh β the dashboard reflects the most recent check automatically.
Does Beaverton School District close at the same time as Portland Public Schools?
Not necessarily. Beaverton School District (BSD) serves Washington County and makes independent closure decisions based on road conditions in the Tualatin Valley, Beaverton, and Aloha areas. BSD may close when PPS remains open, or vice versa. This page monitors both districts β and Hillsboro, David Douglas, and North Clackamas β so you can see all five statuses on one screen without checking each district website individually.
Portland-Area School Roster
The following schools are monitored as part of the portland school closings today tracker. All names are official district listings.
Portland Public Schools (PPS) β High Schools
- Franklin High School
- Grant High School
- Jefferson High School
- Lincoln High School
- Madison High School
- Marshall High School
- Roosevelt High School
- Wilson High School
- Benson Polytechnic High School
- Cleveland High School
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Portland Public Schools (PPS) β Middle Schools
- Beaumont Middle School
- George Middle School
- Hosford Middle School
- Jackson Middle School
- Kellogg Middle School
- Lane Middle School
- Llewellyn Middle School (K-8)
- Mount Tabor Middle School
- Sellwood Middle School
- Tubman Middle School
- West Sylvan Middle School
- Whitman Middle School
Portland Public Schools (PPS) β Elementary Schools
- Abernethy Elementary
- Ainsworth Elementary
- Arleta Elementary
- Astor Elementary
- Atkinson Elementary
- Beach Elementary
- Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Elementary
- Bridger Elementary
- Bridlemile Elementary
- Capitol Hill Elementary
- Chapman Elementary
- Chief Joseph Elementary
- Clarendon-Portsmouth Elementary
- Creston Elementary
- Duniway Elementary
- Faubion Elementary
- Forest Park Elementary
- Glencoe Elementary
- Grout Elementary
- Hayhurst Elementary
- Irvington Elementary
- James John Elementary
- Kelly Elementary
- King Elementary
- Laurelhurst Elementary
- Lee Elementary
- Lewis Elementary
- Llewellyn Elementary
- Maplewood Elementary
- Marysville Elementary
- Meek Elementary
- Markham Elementary
- Ockley Green Elementary
- Peninsula Elementary
- Richmond Elementary
- Rieke Elementary
- Rosa Parks Elementary
- Scott Elementary
- Sitton Elementary
- Skyline Elementary
- Stephenson Elementary
- Sunnyside Environmental School
- Trillium Charter School
- Vernon Elementary
- Vestal Elementary
- Woodlawn Elementary
- Woodmere Elementary
- Woodstock Elementary
David Douglas School District (DDSD) β High Schools
- David Douglas High School
David Douglas School District (DDSD) β Middle Schools
- Alice Ott Middle School
- Floyd Light Middle School
- H.B. Lee Middle School
David Douglas School District (DDSD) β Elementary Schools
- Cherry Park Elementary
- Gilbert Heights Elementary
- Gilbert Park Elementary
- Hartley Elementary
- Lincoln Park Elementary
- Mill Park Elementary
- Menlo Park Elementary
- Ron Russell Middle School
- Ventura Park Elementary
North Clackamas School District (NCSD) β High Schools
- Clackamas High School
- Milwaukie High School
- Rex Putnam High School
North Clackamas School District (NCSD) β Middle Schools
- Alder Creek Middle School
- Happy Valley Middle School
- Rowe Middle School
North Clackamas School District (NCSD) β Elementary Schools
- Ardenwald Elementary
- Beavercreek Elementary
- Bilquist Elementary
- Candy Lane Elementary
- Concord Elementary
- Linwood Elementary
- Lewelling Elementary
- Oak Grove Elementary
- Riverside Elementary
- Sunnyside Elementary
- View Acres Elementary
- Whitcomb Elementary
Hillsboro School District (HSD) β High Schools
- Century High School
- Glencoe High School
- Hillsboro High School
- Liberty High School
Hillsboro School District (HSD) β Middle Schools
- Brown Middle School
- Evergreen Middle School
- Poynter Middle School
- South Meadows Middle School
Hillsboro School District (HSD) β Elementary Schools
- Brookwood Elementary
- Butternut Creek Elementary
- Cornelius Elementary
- Echo Shaw Elementary
- Eastwood Elementary
- Free Orchards Elementary
- Groner Elementary
- Imlay Elementary
- Jackson Elementary
- Lincoln Street Elementary
- Mooberry Elementary
- Reedville Elementary
- Rosedale Elementary
- Tobias Elementary
- W.L. Henry Elementary
Beaverton School District (BSD) β High Schools
- Aloha High School
- Beaverton High School
- Mountainside High School
- Southridge High School
- Sunset High School
- Westview High School
Beaverton School District (BSD) β Middle Schools
- Arts & Communication Magnet Academy
- Conestoga Middle School
- Five Oaks Middle School
- Highland Park Middle School
- Meadow Park Middle School
- Mountain View Middle School
- Whitford Middle School
Beaverton School District (BSD) β Elementary Schools
- Aloha-Huber Park School
- Barnes Elementary
- Beaver Acres Elementary
- Chehalem Elementary
- Cooper Mountain Elementary
- Elmonica Elementary
- Errol Hassell Elementary
- Findley Elementary
- Fir Grove Elementary
- Greenway Elementary
- Hazeldale Elementary
- Jacob Wismer Elementary
- Kinnaman Elementary
- McKay Elementary
- Montclair Elementary
- Nancy Ryles Elementary
- Oak Hills Elementary
- Raleigh Hills Elementary
- Raleigh Park Elementary
- Sexton Mountain Elementary
- Sorrento Elementary
- Springville Elementary
- Terra Linda Elementary
- Vose Elementary
- William Walker Elementary
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